From a Suggested Reading: The Need to See Scars
As I was sitting here in my study and reading a book that a church member gave me, I came across something I had to share…because I totally agree.
In his book Take the Dimness of My Soul Away, William A Ritter shares several sermons he delivered over the years following the suicide of his son. At the beginning of the third chapter entitled “Making It,” Ritter wrote something that mirrors my own philosophy of pastoral ministry.
When I read it just a couple of minutes ago, I knew I had to share it with you.
“We who follow Jesus need not hide our hurts. Not all wounds need covering. Even in the pulpit. Especially in the pulpit. People need to know that even preachers have been through some wars and accumulated some scars. But they also need to know where and how healing is taking place.” p. 38
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